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December 5, 2013

IDE reminder about misrepresentation of the IDE logo

We are receiving a number of calls about the correct use of the IDE logo so I thought it was worth reminding members of the correct way to use it.

The IDE jealously guards both it's logo and the membership grades as the signifiers of the competence for which they stand. An IDE member at AMIDE, MIDE or FIDE grade may use the IDE logo against their name on a personal business card, on a website, or on letterheads so long as the membership grade is clearly stated as well.

A good example of the correct way to display the logo is as follows:-


A company or business may not use the logo to represent themselves as members of the IDE as the Institute is for individuals only.

It is a breach of the IDE membership professional conduct to claim a grade of membership to which you are not entitled.

Clients and others do alert the IDE to misrepresentation and Trading Standards will be involved if our request to remove the offending material is not acted upon.

Please check your website today to ensure that you are IDE logo compliant.

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